Auxiliary
Chartered on October 13th, 1922, Wapsie Unit 473 is a vital component of the Oxford Junction American Legion Family.
We have been supporting our Veterans and serving our community for nearly 100 years.
We meet at the Oxford Junction Comunity Center (115 East Broadway) on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M.
We invite you to join us.
Mission Statement
In the spirit of service, not self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for Veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.
Vision Statement
The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community… providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security.
Purposes
In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes:
To support and advocate for Veterans, active military and their families
To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion
To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship
To bestow Merit Awards and promote quality education and literacy
To provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy, and encourage good citizenship and patriotism towards our beloved country
To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities within our communities
To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through "service not self"
Values
Our statement of values is predicated on the founding purposes....
Commitment to the four founding principles:
Justice
Freedom
Democracy
Loyalty
Service to God, our country, its Veterans and their families
Tradition of patriotism and citizenship
Personal integrity and family values
Respect for the uniqueness of individual members
Truthful open communication in dealing with the public and our members
Adherence to the adopted policies and rules
Officers for 2023-2024
President – Stacy Agnitsch (319) 480-2793 stestaag@netins.net
Vice President – Kathy Barber (563) 826-2923
Treasurer – Karen Lineburg
Secretary – Jennifer Eckhardt
Chaplain – Kristina Stevenson
Membership Chair – Virginia Carter (563) 826-2324
